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Hi! I am looking for a sailing partner, My boat and I are in San Pedro, CA. Oceanheaven16 at 1:48pm 05.14.21 Ask All Sailors 11/1621 I have my own sailboat, a Cal 29. I would like a partner who is a single male, more mature between t
Now I know where all the wind went bawlmer at 12:16pm 05.14.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1534 I got a new project in the SF Bay area and am spending a lot of time there. Two Sundays ago I had lu
Teak patterns daveroeser at 10:57am 05.14.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/610 I am purchasing a 2000 Hunter 380 and want to install faux teak in the cockpit and maybe the fore de
Marine surveyor Nyack Ny Jumpstart at 8:47am 05.14.21 Ask All Sailors 9/1137 Looking at a boat in Nyack. Anybody know of a good surveyor for a 30foot sailboat?
seeking crew capta at 8:32am 05.14.21 Ask All Sailors 15/1540 Woman crew member (sorry guys, but I'm not sending my wife to sea with a strange man) wanted for the
NO MAS-k DAY jssailem at 8:28am 05.14.21 Sails Call Lounge 9/1368 A day of Celebration Thursday the 13th of MAY 2021. :cool::beer:
Spinnaker Pole Length AwwShucks at 7:19am 05.14.21 Catalina 310 9/3809 I am contemplating getting a spinnaker to join local racing group. Beyond the sail I also need to p
1995 Hunter 26 Tiller options John Marrone at 7:01am 05.14.21 Smaller Boats 5/1019 Is there a source for a Teak or other hardwood Tiller over The Aluminum Tiller and extension that i
Bridge Clearance Dave Hodge at 6:28am 05.14.21 Kittiewake 2/6517 What is the bridge clearance for a Kittiewake 23? Dave
Trailering 29.5 spoonef at 3:46pm 05.13.21 Mid-Size Boats 5/1107 Hi all, so getting up the courage to trailer my 29.5 with a custom trailer from New Orleans to San D
Bulb replacement in original 2001 310 Deck Light Jacksail at 3:09pm 05.13.21 Catalina 310 5/1115 I have a 2001 310 with what I assume is the original deck / steaming light combination. My mast is u
Anyone have any idea what these are?? (3) Gott654 at 2:47pm 05.13.21 Ask All Sailors 6/1082 194097194098194099 Instead of a forestay I have this. It appears to be a furling foil but there is
PYI Dripless shaft seal Mike Mc at 2:44pm 05.13.21 Catalina 310 1/591 The mechanic installed a PSS shaft seal and connected it to the vented loop to supply water to it.
Mast/Boom Hardware Questions scottc3387 at 1:05pm 05.13.21 Catalina 22 4/1007 I just bought a 1981 Catalina 22 with a swing keel. The boat is in great condition, the only thing i
Sanibel 18 Gaff Rigging Help Padder at 12:35pm 05.13.21 Ask All Sailors 4/1258 My first post so bear with me. Lots of good information and helpful folks on this forum so thanks in
Lateral Keel Deflection (1) Bulkhead at 11:13am 05.13.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1214 As part of survey to purchase 2004 Hunter 33-2, able to push firmly on side of 4'-6" shoal keel with
Water coming from head Roger Holloway at 10:58am 05.13.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1236 I have a plastic spacer between the head and motor that pumps out the head. There is a slot on the
DC Wiring Orbweaver at 8:59am 05.13.21 Ask All Sailors 10/1317 Greetings all, I'm slowly going through all the systems on my Hunter 26.5, and next up is the electr
Solar panel installation - Oceanis 31 - advice LRsunnyB at 8:52am 05.13.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/3307
Anchor locker issue RobAL at 6:42am 05.13.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/2428 I recently purchased a 2002 Hunter 326and found a loose piece of wood in the anchor locker and disca

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Holding tank sanitation hoses Justin_NSA at 11:13am 02.03.25 Ottowa is so close to the border that it would make a lot of sense for you get a US mailing/shippi
Watertight through-deck connection Urban Hermit at 10:55am 02.03.25 Never mind -- found one. Binnacle something or other, but they are absolute pirates with shipping r
How and where to get my MMSI before the boat gets USC documented geoffschultz at 10:24am 02.03.25 Dave, thanks for the clear, concise answer. It actually answered more questions than I asked!
Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards jssailem at 10:17am 02.03.25 @max_sailing Run a tape measure from the middle of the Zarcor companionway doors to the bottom of th
How and where to get my MMSI before the boat gets USC documented jssailem at 10:08am 02.03.25 You can get a MMSI number in a couple of ways. FCC radio registration Maritime Mobile Service Ide
How and where to get my MMSI before the boat gets USC documented dlochner at 10:02am 02.03.25 Since you will be transiting internationally, a BoatUS type MMSI will not work, it is for US domesti
Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards max_sailing at 9:57am 02.03.25 Thanks JRacer, super helpful! To confirm, you were able to get all three boards out of a single shee
Holding tank sanitation hoses wbarrie at 9:52am 02.03.25 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress - I appreciate the feedback. I think I have settled on a mix of sanitation
Runaway diesel (1) dLj at 9:39am 02.03.25 For your reference, the minimum cranking speed for a diesel engine to start is between 150 and 250 R
How and where to get my MMSI before the boat gets USC documented Sailfanatic at 9:29am 02.03.25 https://www.boatus.com/mmsi/mmsi/obtainmmsi#!
Raritan Seara bowl fills with water Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:16am 02.03.25 You shouldn't hear any hissing from a vented loop in the INTAKE line through which water is being pu
Holding tank sanitation hoses Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:37am 02.03.25 No matter what hose you use, it will start smelling again. Not for at least 10 years if you use Rar
Your experience with online courses? Urban Hermit at 8:36am 02.03.25 Thanks @BigEasy I hadn't considered US Power Squadron - I'll check them out. By the way, sorry ab
Reflagging and MMSI Urban Hermit at 8:30am 02.03.25 This is all above my understanding, knowledge, pay grade, and rank -- but since both MMSI and AIS ha
Reflagging and MMSI geoffschultz at 8:13am 02.03.25 This may be a stupid question, but why both a VHF and a separate AIS? When Standard Horizon and I
Reflagging and MMSI jssailem at 7:59am 02.03.25 I installed a Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS (GX2200) in 2015. It has served me well. It provides A
Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards (2) JRacer at 7:57am 02.03.25 I replaced the wood boards on my First 310 with Seaboard. Cut on an angle at the bottom (mid-section
Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards dmax at 7:52am 02.03.25 Starboard won't be cheap and its heavy. If you're just going to use them for a few days, I would jus
Reflagging and MMSI Nichole340 at 7:39am 02.03.25 Helps perfectly. Thank you. Given the articles available to read, not to mention some confusing lan
Reflagging and MMSI jssailem at 7:08am 02.03.25 why both a VHF and a separate AIS? When Standard Horizon and I believe others offer units with AIS

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